Does music affect thought?

Question

I seem to be able to think easier and more clearly with certain songs. Though, these are techno and trance, so there's not much emotion that can change my ideas and thoughts.

Answer 1

Yes, music affects thought.

Every morning I listen to music, and I've learned to be careful what I listen to in the morning. If I listen to metal (for example Serj Tankian's Empty Walls) I will be in a bad mood all day.

I have learned to play Techno in the mornings because it is enough to get me going but like to said there really isn't that much emotion to influence my whole day.

Answer 2

Music can change emotion, emotions can change thought patterns so I'd say yes, it can effect thought. I struggle with staying focused and concentrating and if I have music on, I can stay focused all day on a task.

Answer 3

Music is a very powerful tool. It cause us to have a variety of emotions. Some music makes us want to dance, sing, cry, scream. And some music makes us want to rebel, get wild. Music affects every aspect of who we are. It even determines our identity (in some cases) we dress accordingly. I for one am not effective by it to that point. I have an identity.  

Answer 4

Ambient noise is useful, yes...